Classroom

Teachers rely heavily on Recorder Express: Recorder Book by Artie Almeida and the Sing at First Sight series (Levels 1 and 2) for core instrumental and choral instruction. Sandy Feldstein's Practical Theory, Complete remains a standard theory reference for elementary classrooms. Andy Beck's Vocalize! materials, including the Canon Collection and Level 1 book, are widely adopted for warm-up and technique work in choir programs.

Sally K. Albrecht's Christmas Carol Quest (Teacher's Handbook with online audio and PDF) arrived in April 2026, alongside David Baker's Music Teaching for Special Educational Needs and Colton Blake's Inspire the Choir! poster set (March 2026). Albrecht also released Creepy Creatures as a digital audio download in January 2026.

Andy Beck serves as Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music and has over 450 choral works, vocal resources, and children's musicals in print. His method books Sing at First Sight, Foundations in Choral Sight Singing, and Vocalize! are performed by singers worldwide, and his work as a guest conductor keeps him connected to classroom needs across grade levels.

Sally K. Albrecht is a choral composer and clinician recognized for her work with movement and has received the ASCAP Special Music Award annually since 1987. With over 600 choral publications and 75 musicals in print, she brings decades of experience conducting honor choirs at major venues including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.

Jay Althouse holds degrees in Music Education and Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and brings eight years of experience as a rights and licenses administrator for an educational music publisher. His catalog includes over 800 choral works for all levels, and his Complete Choral Warm-Up Book is a favorite resource for vocal technique instruction.

Brian Fisher is a middle school teacher in North Carolina who combines classroom experience with work as an educator, director, and performer. His practical understanding of what works in a school setting informs materials like Hawaiian Beach Party and other titles designed for ensemble participation and student engagement.